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Charles
E. Eck President, Lincoln Mortgage and Funding Corporation 2002 Illinois Mortgage Broker of the Year Past President, National Association of Mortgage Brokers ceeck@lincolnmtg.com |
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mortgage and banking professional for more than 30 years, Charles E. Eck
(Charlie) is President of Lincoln Mortgage and Funding Corporation, a
Westmont, Illinois based firm licensed both in Illinois and Indiana.
Charlie’s career in mortgage banking has encompassed all aspects of
commercial and residential lending. He has held management positions with
several prominent lending institutions. With experience spanning both boom
and bust periods, his business insight has allowed Lincoln Mortgage to grow
and thrive despite changing regulations and economic fluctuations. Over a
decade ago, Lincoln loan officers were some of the first in the industry to
utilize laptop computers to conduct in-home loan application interviews.
Today Lincoln’s website, also a first in the Chicago area, offers the
convenience of on-line loan applications. Lincoln’s electronic connection to
wholesale lenders nationwide means fast, efficient underwriting and approval
for its ever-growing family of borrowers. Charlie and his staff at Lincoln
Mortgage work hard to combine the latest in computer technology with
proficient, personal attention to assure the best possible customer service.
The dynamic nature of the industry prompts Charlie’s involvement in various professional Associations. He has been President of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), served as its Vice President, continues as a member of the Commercial Real Estate Committee, is a member of the NAMB’s Credit Scoring Committee and serves on the Education Committee of both the state and national Associations. Charlie has served three terms on the Board of the Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers. A prominent voice in the mortgage industry, he was chosen on three separate occasions to represent that industry on the Residential Mortgage Board for the Illinois Commissioner of Banks & Real Estate. Charlie enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with others. He is a popular panelist/speaker at mortgage industry conferences. This spring he served as guest lecturer on Predatory Lending at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. In February 2003, as a testimony to his expertise and impact on mortgage banking in Illinois, Charlie was recognized as “2002 Mortgage Broker of the Year" by the Board of Directors of the IAMB. This most coveted award is presented annually by the Board of Directors of the Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers in recognition of excellence in leadership, innovation and business acumen. Charlie’s educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Accounting as well as a CMC designation (Certified Mortgage Consultant), the highest professional certification awarded by the NAMB. He also an avid duffer and doting grandfather of three. When you’re a Lincoln Mortgage & Funding client, know that you’ve got a real pro heading up the team! Charlie can be reached at Lincoln’s corporate headquarters in Westmont (630-322-8444) or via his voicemail pager (708-881-8444). |
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